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South Africa’s HIV response is at risk as funding cuts affect medication access. Urgent action is needed to safeguard AIDS treatment programmes.

Eoch Godongwana’s 2025 budget lifts SA health spending from R277bn to R329bn, retaining staff and addressing past shortages with cautious optimism.

British Prime Minister is re-establishing political oversight of the NHS by dissolving NHS England, placing management in political hands.

South Africa faces shortfalls as Treasury confirms no budget relief for Trump’s HIV/AIDS grant cuts, raising concerns over future health resources.

Gauteng’s public health system faces a crisis as frozen posts, halted equipment budgets, and sessional worker cuts strain healthcare services.

Alarming conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital highlight Gauteng’s broader health crisis. Watchdog reports reveal unsanitary wards, corruption, and neglect.

Helen Joseph Hospital: An investigation reveals under-resourcing, mismanagement, and a leadership crisis. Urgent action is needed to address these concerns.

As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.

Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.

The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.

The US decision to stop funding South African HIV/Aids programmes has left them reeling. Chris Barron spoke to Aids activist and TAC co-founder Mark Heywood.